Mitchell County

NC · Pop. 135,337 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Mitchell County is a mixed county in NC with a population of approximately 135,337.

$/Acre: $8,648
Property Tax: 0.84%
Growing Season: 184 days
Broadband: 51%
Safety: 6/10
Density: 167.7/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Expensive land

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.84%
Local Sales Tax1.6%
Combined Sales Tax6.35%
Cost of Living Index92.2
Median Household Income$56,986
Poverty Rate8.2%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$8,648
Median Home Price$439K
Acres for Sale3695
Building CodeBasic
Permit Required
Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9
Growing Season184 days
Annual Rainfall43.6 inches
Avg Summer High89°F
Avg Winter Low29°F
Soil TypeLoam
Soil Quality8/10
Elevation3,588 ft
Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10
Wildfire4/10
Tornado4/10
Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring
Well Depth (avg)362 ft
Water AvailabilityAbundant
Solar (Avg PSH)4.3
Wind Potential7/10
Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceRare
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceRestricted
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K382
Property Crime /100K478
Overall Safety6/10
Sheriff Response24 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital36 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage51%
Cell CoveragePoor
Starlink Available
Nearest Town6 miles
Nearest City50 miles
School District7/10
Farmers Markets1
Public Land Nearby52%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.3%
Ag EconomyWeak